About: Rich Moore

Rich is a Marine Corps veteran (1999-2003) and current Army officer who grew up in Ohio. He has served in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He is a licensed clinical psychologist who earned his doctoral degree from Loyola University Maryland in 2013. In 2010, Rich and a few fellow veterans founded The 6th Branch and began implementing the idea that the military skill set could be applied to community service. He was T6B's executive director from 2010-2012 and currently serves as chairman of the board.

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The following essay was submitted in Governor O'Malley's "Compassionate Marylander" contest. Five nominees will be selected to receive $5,000 for their organization. You can vote by visiting http://www.governor.maryland.gov/stronger.asp and clicking on "VOTE for semi-finalists" in the middle of the page.
As a 24 year-old sergeant in the US Marine Corps infantry moments before crossing the border into Iraq,...